DOG DESTROYING YOUR HOME WHILE YOU’RE GONE? FIX IT WITH THIS ONE STEP!
“Be good while I’m gone” you say, with one last look at your pooch as you close the door. You lock the front door then watch your pup’s cute face staring at you from the window as you drive away.How many times has this scene played out in your home? Do you REALLY think it’s […]
COULD MY DOG EVER PLAY NICELY WITH MY KIDS?
I get this question a lot.Parent buys a dog for the children. The dog is a little anxious and nervous. Dog struggles to escape or avoid the playful children…one child gets too close and the dog lunges, growls or snaps at the child. Enter cue for dog trainer (me).Is it possible for a dog that […]
THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT WHAT CRATING DOES TO YOUR DOG
People are not being told the truth about crates…and it’s time for me to speak up. Crates limit your dog’s freedom. They limit the choices your dog can make. They are not free to go outside anytime they want. They are not free to wander the house and stretch their legs.Isn’t that terrible? Not so […]
CHRISTMAS PUPPIES BECOME CHRISTMAS PROBLEMS
It’s Christmas morning, and little tykes with rosy cheeks and fluffy heads scamper down the hallway. Before you can catch them, it’s a snowstorm of wrapping paper as they tear into their presents.But wait…there’s ONE more box. What could it be? Piercing screams of delight fill the room as a soft, downy head peeks over […]
ONE WAY YOU ARE NOT PROTECTING YOUR SMALL DOG
Did you know that I see small dogs engaging in more life-threatening behavior than big dogs? Most people protect their small dogs. They protect them from illnesses, getting cold or getting hit by a car. But did you know you need to protect your small dog from him/herself? Let me explain.I have a german shepherd. […]
WE WERE ASSAULTED BY AN OFF-LEASH DOG…AND HOW THE ECOLLAR SAVED THE DAY
Has your dog ever been assaulted by another dog? How about a BIG dog? One that was coming right for you? Here’s my story…and why I am grateful for the ecollar.My dogs and I were assaulted by an off-leash German Shepherd last Monday. The off-leash dog was young, aggressive, and the owner was nowhere to […]
YOU MIGHT BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR DOG’S BAD BEHAVIOR…
Who loves to see their dog excited? We talk in high-pitched energetic voices to our dog when it’s time to go for a walk, eat dinner, leave the house, and even go for a car ride. It gives us the warm fuzzies when we think we see our dog excited for these activities.I’m here to […]
MY CLICKER TRAINING EXPERIMENT….DOES IT WORK?
My goal with this experiment was to see what an average-Joe dog owner can accomplish with a clicker in 7 days. This is strictly MY experience.Just because I was not able to accomplish something in 7 days does not mean it’s not POSSIBLE, just that I was not able to accomplish the task with a […]
CHILDREN’S MOVIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REAL-LIFE DEATHS
Have you ever thought that what your child watches could be responsible for the life or death of another living being? It’s a scary idea, but unfortunately it’s all too true.I’m talking specifically about children’s movies. The cute, fluffy, lovable movies that feature dogs as the main character. Here are some examples: Up, Pets, 101 […]
AFRAID TRAINING WILL RUIN YOUR DOG’S PERSONALITY?
I remember talking to my husband about getting both of our dogs trained. The first couple times I approached him he adamantly refused…”I don’t want my dogs ruined. They won’t have their personalities any more”. How could I refute that? I didn’t want their personalities ruined, and that’s what I firmly believed would happen.I wanted […]